34 week appointment

i had my 34 week appointment, which was actually a bit late--more like 35 weeks. anyway, everything looks good. i have been having contractions, especially when i am walking alot or doing alot of physical activity. claire actually accompanied chris and i to the appointment, which was a nice change. she wasn't so sure what doctor r. was doing to my tummy or what she was hearing when he put the doppler on my belly. she sort of stared in awe. everything went well. the baby's heartbeat was 132 bpm, blood pressure was great, and i am measuring on target. he wants me to make it 2 more weeks, which will be full term. during which time, i am to take it easy so i don't progress on my own, especially since i've been experiencing contractions. i am at the point of weight gain that i ended with claire. kind of scary considering i still have 4 weeks to go. ugh. we go back early next week for our final ultrasound. both chris and i are very excited about this as we haven't seen this kiddo since 17 weeks. claire will join us at that appointment too, which will be fun.

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Erin&Joshua said…

Well, I thought I would spread the news to you so you could feel hopeful. Jill had her baby! It was a girl and they named her Sophie Elizabeth. She was 6 pounds and a few ounces and 19 inches long. It was a C-section as she was backwards and breech. She was two weeks early.

I'm glad that we won't have to wait too much longer to meet your newest one :)

April 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM

Kara said…

That is exciting. Have you been to visit yet? I am holding out hope that this kiddo will arrive before her expected date of may 15th, but my kids and my wishes don't always seem to mesh. Oh well. I suppose I should be enjoying the calm.

April 13, 2009 at 8:49 PM

Erin&Joshua said…

I haven't had a visit yet - but since her shower was gender neutral I did run out and buy a few more girlie things to bring with me. I am most likely going to try to go this weekend to give them a chance to get settled back into home :).

We still want to see you guys - when are you free?

April 15, 2009 at 6:59 AM

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